KUALA LUMPUR: Hijrah (migration) is no more a physical relocation but the transformation of mindset, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) said this in his opening speech during the Ma'al Hijrah celebration at the Malaysia International Trade and Convention Centre (Mitec) here Friday (June 27) officiated by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
"Today, hijrah is no longer physical but a transformation of values and mindset.
"We are called to migrate from passivity to proactivity, from dependency to self-determination.
"This is the true meaning of hijrah in building a Madani nation. Therefore, let us, as agents of change, embrace knowledge, uphold values, prioritise unity, and respect differences.
"This year, the Ma’al Hijrah celebration carries the theme 'Building a Madani Ummah', a vision that deeply aligns with the spirit of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) hijrah.
"This theme calls upon us to revive the role of the ummah (community) as agents of mercy, justice, and progress – to build a society rooted in values and anchored in faith," said Mohd Na'im.
He further stressed the need for respect and tolerance by Muslims in a multiracial and multi-religious country.
"We must emulate the solidarity between the Muhajirin (migrants) and the Ansar (residents of Madinah) during the Prophet's time, which was built on faith, not lineage.
"This was further strengthened by the introduction of the Constitution of Madinah, a foundation for a peaceful and just multi-ethnic society based on faith and brotherhood (ukhuwwah)," said Mohd Na'im.
